Hasbro Board Games

• 🧱   Best Overall: Jenga
• ✏️   Best Creative: Scattergories
• 🔴   Best Classic: Connect 4
• 🍬   Best for Kids: Candy Land
• 🤸🏼   Most Unique: Twister
• 👉   How we picked and tested

A staple of many people’s childhoods and adult lives, Hasbro is a name synonymous with classic board games that everyone knows and loves. Since its founding in 1923, Hasbro has been bringing board games to people of all ages. Their games remain immensely popular today, so why not get some of these games into your home for your next game night?

Whether you’re looking for a newer game, an old-school classic, or something that the whole family can enjoy, our top Hasbro board game pick is Jenga. It’s straightforward to learn, and it’s sure to bring out the competitive spirit in everyone!

Because we want you to spend less time picking a game and more time playing it, we’ve put together a list of our top five Hasbro board games for your next game night. We curated this list with adults and kids alike in mind, so you can always find something to suit everyone’s interests. If you want to know more about how we curated this list, read the process behind our selections here.

1. Best Overall: Jenga

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• Player count: 1-8 players
• Duration: 20 minutes
• Ages: 6+

This block-stacking game tops our list because it has been a family favorite for decades — it’s easy to understand and plays quickly. In Jenga, players take turns removing one block from the tower and placing it on top without causing it to collapse.

Why we love it

The best thing about Jenga is its ability to build suspense — each block removal can bring the game closer to victory or sudden defeat. And it does this while being simple enough for kids to play, yet with enough strategy to challenge adults. You don’t need to flip through pages of rules to get started.

This game provides an excellent learning opportunity to practice fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving. If you’re playing with kids, they won’t only love the challenge of trying to stack the blocks higher and higher but also learn a few things along the way.

Moreover, Jenga has endless replay value with durable blocks that can withstand multiple play sessions. You can play with friends or family and even solo if you want to hone your tower-building skills. There are even special versions with different colored pieces and wooden blocks, or you can paint over the classic set according to your preferences.

The only thing we didn’t like about this game is that storage can be a hassle. While the box is compact enough, it still needs to be bulky and finding an appropriate place to store all the pieces can be tricky.

Overall, Jenga is a great way to kick off any game night! From strategy to suspense, this game is something anybody can enjoy.

How to play

Playing and setting up Jenga is a lot simpler than you think. All you have to do is stack all of the blocks in a large tower, so take out all 54 blocks and start building! Line up three levels of eight pieces, so each piece rests lengthwise on two others. You can mix up the blocks, but keep them lined up in alternating directions.

After that, decide which player will go first. Typically, the person who placed the first block while you were building the tower is the one who goes first. The current player must then carefully remove a block from any tower level, except for the very top. Then they must place the block on the tower’s very top — and that’s it!

The game continues until someone makes the tower collapse. Be careful not to make sudden movements while playing since this could easily cause the blocks to tumble down!

👉 If you’re old enough, check out our guide on how to turn Jenga into a drinking game!

2. Best Creative: Scattergories

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• Player count: 2-6 players (teams allowed)
• Duration: 30 minutes average playing time
• Ages: 13+

This creative thinking game is perfect for those looking to flex their mental muscles! In this game, your goal is to develop as many unique answers as possible to different categories in the allotted time.

Why we love it

What we love most about Scattergories is that it challenges players to think outside the box and create creative answers to the categories. It’s a simple and quick-thinking game that players of all ages can enjoy. It doesn’t take long to set up, and it’s easy enough to understand that even younger players can join in the fun.

There is immense flexibility in this game as you can play it with any number of people and even play it in teams. So whether you’re bringing it to a huge family gathering or a small game night with friends, you can adjust the rules as necessary.

This game also encourages social interactions, creativity, and spelling because of the nature of the game. The categories in this edition have also been updated to reflect current trends, making it ideal for those looking to have a fun time and build their vocabulary.

Our only gripe is that there are no pencils that the game used to come with — so you’ll need to provide your own! Regardless, we still think Scattergories is an excellent game for those looking for a creative spark to spice up their next game night.

How to play

To start, each player is given an answering pad and three category cards. Choose a player who will roll the 20-sided die to determine which letter will be played first, then the time is set for three minutes.

Each card contains four lists, and there are 12 unique categories in each list. After deciding which list you want to play from, think of an answer for each category that begins with the determined letter.

For example, if you received a list containing the categories “Clothing Items,” “Things Found in a School,” and the letter is A, you can come up with answers like “apron,” “algebra book,” or “apple.” At the end of three minutes, you compare your answers to those of the other players. If the answers are the same, no points are awarded.

If they are unique, then you get one point for each answer. The game plays for three rounds, and the player with the most points at the end wins!

3. Best Classic: Connect 4

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• Player count: 2 players
• Duration: 10 minutes
• Ages: 6+

This classic game takes us back in time with its simple and fun gameplay. The iconic four-in-a-row game has been around for decades, and it can still be enjoyed by players of all ages.

Why we love it

The best thing about Connect 4 is that it’s a timeless game with strategic yet simple gameplay. It’s straightforward enough for new players to understand and entertaining enough to keep veteran players engaged quickly. The setup is relatively simple, and you don’t need to worry about having a lot of pieces or making any complicated moves.

We also love that this game offers hours of replayability, as the strategies and approaches you can use to win are virtually endless. Connect 4 can be a nice introductory game to teach younger players the concept of taking turns and the basics of strategizing — because while it’s a game of chance, it also requires planning and skill to win.

The most significant drawback of this game is that putting together and clean-up can be quite a chore. You have to piece the parts together, and doing so can be a bit tedious. Luckily, the pieces fit tightly once you get them together — so at least it’s secure and not easily knocked over.

Nevertheless, Connect 4 is a classic game that never goes out of style. It’s perfect for playing with family and friends, and it’s a great starter game if you’re looking to expand your Hasbro game collection. We highly recommend it for your next game night!

How to play

To begin playing Connect 4, assemble the game pieces and lay out the red and yellow pieces. Make sure the sliding lever and bottom frame are securely attached. Place this grid in front of you, and decide which color you want to play with.

Then, take turns dropping your pieces into the slots in the frame. When a player gets four of their colors in a row, they win the game — it can be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal. You can block your opponent’s moves by filling in a row and stopping them from getting four in a row.

After you’re done playing and want to play another round, slide the lever, and all the pieces will fall out, making it easy to reset for a new game. Once you’re done playing, store all the pieces and keep them handy for a quick game session!

4. Best for Kids: Candy Land

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• Player count: 2-4 players
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Ages: 3+

The magical Candy Land game is a classic choice for kids and families. We’ve all played this game as children, but it’s still just as enjoyable for adults too!

Why we love it

Our favorite thing about this game is that there’s no skill or strategy required. All you need to do is draw cards and move your playing piece along the board. While this can be seen as a disadvantage to some players, it’s great for young children who may still need to gain the capacity to understand more complex concepts.

This game has excellent educational value because it teaches kids to take turns, fair play, move pieces around a board, and color recognition. The game pieces and cards are bright and colorful, and children will love the candy theme and characters.

The game can be completed and set up in just a few minutes, so adults can have fun and keep the kids engaged simultaneously. Everyone will have a good time playing this simple and sweet game during your next game night.

Because this game is simple and quick, there’s not a lot of replayability. But if you’ve got a young one (or multiple of them!) at home, Candy Land can be a great choice for your game night. It’s sure to bring a lot of fun, so give it a go!

How to play

Open up the board, and place it on the table. Shuffle the cards, and place them face down in the center of the board. Place the Gingerbread characters on their corresponding squares.

Each player takes a Gingerbread character and places them on the Start square. The youngest player goes first, and they draw one card from the deck. The color on the card will tell them where to move their piece.

If a player draws a card with two colors on it, they have to move their piece to the square of either color (whichever color they choose). If a player draws a card with one color on it, they have to move their piece to the square of that color.

If you draw a picture card, move your piece to the pink square with the same picture as on the card. The winner is the first player who reaches the Candy Castle square!

5. Most Unique: Twister

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• Player count: 2-4 players or more (teams allowed)
• Duration: 10 minutes
• Ages: 6+

For something a bit different and fun, try out Twister - one of the few games requiring physical activity. This game will have you laughing and stretching as you’ve never done before!

Why we love it

There’s just something about playing a game where physical fitness is a deciding factor that we absolutely love. This game is an excellent way to teach young players left from right and helps them work on their coordination.

Even more fun is that Twister encourages social interaction and gets people laughing as you try to balance yourselves with your opponents. The simple and easy-to-learn rules make this a perfect game for all ages, and it keeps everyone active and competitive, which makes it ideal for family entertainment or parties!

However, we do have to note that the spinner in this edition can break easily, so be careful. But if you can get yourself a replica spinner, you’re in for some great Twister fun.

All in all, if you’re looking for an entertaining game that requires physical and mental dexterity, Twister is the way to go. There’s no better way to get all your family and friends involved in a game night!

How to play

Set up the mat on a smooth surface and ensure it’s flat. If you’re playing with two people, tell them to remove their shoes and stand on opposite sides of the mat. If there are more than two players, have them stand around the outside of the mat in a circle and take turns playing.

Choose a referee who will spin the spinner and call out colors. The referee will spin the spinner, and the color it lands on is the one that everyone must use. The referee will then call out a body part that players must place on the correct color.

One player can only have one limb on each color dot. For example, if the spinner calls out “Right Hand Red,” only one player can have their right hand on a red dot.

Whenever one player falls, or their elbows or knees touch the mat, they are out of the game, and the last player standing is the winner!

How we picked and tested

PsyCat Games is built by people who know how to have fun! We’ve been researching parties and games since 2018 and have published 400+ articles on our website. That’s why we’re confident that we know what we’re talking about!

We want you to have the best time possible and not waste your money on a subpar product. That’s why we spend over three months testing over 20 different games with groups of kids, teens, and adults. We’ve ranked the games by the fun factor, player experience, and replayability!

Our ranking is subjective, but we’ve tried our best to be as impartial as possible. However, if you stumble upon a Hasbro board game that you think deserves a spot on our list, please reach out to us! We would love to hear from you.

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